The shock news today was that Arsenal tied Sunderland after getting an early lead. Arsenal went up 1-0 in the 13th minute but gave up the win in the 95th minute when Sunderland’s Darren Bent scored the equalizer. Everton continued their abysmal start, losing 1-0 against Newcastle United. Everton has a talented squad but cannot put together a good team effort on the pitch. Tottenham Hotspurs were able to pick up three points, coming back to beat Wolverhampton 3-1.

For a complete round-up of todays Premier League games go to http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=824365&sec=england&cc=5901

North of England, in the Scottish Premier League, Rangers walked all over Dundee United, winning 4-0 to stay  at the top of the league. In Germany Stuttgart destroyed Borussia Monchengladbach 7-0, a surprising scoreline. 

For the game summary of the Stuttgart game go to http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=297101&cc=5901&league=GER.1 

The trash talking continued ahead of tomorrows clash between Manchester United and Liverpool F.C. Sir Alex Ferguson came out today and said that Liverpool’s recent decline is due to former coach Rafael Benitez, not due to the owners. Benitez last season blamed their 7th place performance on the lack of available funds for buying new players. Liverpool look to show that their new coach Roy Hodgson is the man for the job tomorrow when they take on their red rivals.

Go to http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=824163&sec=england&cc=5901 for more

Although real football is usually he focus on my blog, today I read an article that I thought deserved some attention. The news came out today that Washington Huskies coach and former USC coach Steve Sarkisian thinks that Reggie Bush’s returning of the Heisman Trophy was not enough. Sarkisian claims that Bush should have apologized and that he “just looks like an idiot again.” Bush was asked to return the Heisman because he and his parents were caught accepting  gifts from people associated with the USC football program while he was in college, which is strictly against NCAA rules. This one story has been the focus of sports articles and programs for long enough. Reggie Bush might have taken gifts but in my mind it did not affect his immense talent. Yes this is the first time the Heisman has been returned but this should not overshadow the amazing talent the Reggie Bush showed during his time in college.